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Zarina Wahab is an Indian actress and former model who is known for her roles in the films, “My Name Is Khan” (2010), “Rakhta Charitra” (2010) and “Chamaram” (1980). She is the wife of Aditya Pancholi.

Wiki/Biography

Zarina Wahab was born on 17 July 1956 (age 63 years; as in 2019) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Zarina Wahab’s childhood picture

She wanted to become an actress from a very young age and while she was still in her teens, she left her home to accomplish her dream. Zarina saw an advertisement about an acting course and moved to Pune to pursue it. She graduated from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. After her graduation, she moved to Mumbai to make a career in acting. However, she was rejected by Raj Kapoor as he was not happy with her looks and mannerisms. Wahab, then, worked on her appearance and groomed herself. Thereafter, she started attending various events and film parties. When she was attending one such party, she was spotted by the director, Basu Chatterjee, who offered Zarina a film.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 6″

Weight (approx.): 65 kg

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Dark Brown

Family, Caste & Husband

Zarina Wahab was born into a Muslim Family. Her mother’s name is Malika Wahab. Not much is known about her father. She has 3 sisters Haseena, Shammi Rashid, and Malika McReynold. Zarina also has one brother.

Zarina Wahab with her mother and son

Zarina met Aditya Pancholi on the sets of Kalan Ka Tika and fell in love with each other. The duo dated each other for 15 days and tied the knot on 27 January 1986. Her son, Sooraj Pancholi, is an actor, and her daughter, Sana Pancholi, is an actress.

Zarina Wahab with her husband, Aditya Pancholi

Zarina Wahab with her son, Aditya Pancholi

Zarina Wahab’s son, Aditya Pancholi, and daughter, Sana Pancholi

Zarina Wahab with her family

Career

Zarina started her acting career in 1974 with the film “Ishq Ishq Ishq” in which she played the role of Zeenat Aman’s sister. Next, she played the lead role in Basu Chatterjee’s “Chit Chor.” The film was a huge hit and established Wahab as an actress. Subsequently, she featured in films like “Gharaonda,” “Agar,” “Zajbaat,” “Sawan Ko Aane Do,” and “Raees Zada.” Zarina has also acted in Telugu films like “Gajula Kishtayya,” Malayalam films like “Madanolsavam,” Kannada film like “Ee Bandha Anubandha,” and “Tamil film like Vishwaroopam.” Wahab has also appeared in Bollywood films like “My Name Is Khan,” “Agneepath,” “I, Me, aur Main,” “Dil Dhadakne Do.”